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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2378 / Mar 2006 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 2
About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts 11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...18 Front Side ...19 Rear Side ...20 3. Getting Started 23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Charging - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 3
Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Models with Napa chipset 36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Storage Devices ...40 ExpressCard ...40 Optical Drive ...41 Flash Memory Card Reader 43 Hard Disk Drive 43 Connections - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 4
Contents 4 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 5
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 6
of this User's Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information additional information. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 7
and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body in order to prevent discomfort or injury Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 8
the connectors. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 9
1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 9 4 5 8 6 7 12 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 13
the Parts 1 Camera (on selected models) The built-in camera allows the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 9 Status Indicators (top) Status indicator details - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 14
2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING! The as beds or sofas which may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 15
2 Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 16
Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 17
Parts 6 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hotplugging capabilities like USB Notebook PC's audio out signal support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 18
USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 19
controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled. 2 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel. WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 20
Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 21
2 Knowing the Parts 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 7 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 22
2 Knowing the Parts 22 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 23
3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 24
of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as -DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 25
battery pack: 1 2 To remove the battery pack: 1 2 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be recharged. The battery battery - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 26
through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 27
may not reflect what you see in your system. Right-click the battery icon for submenus. Left-click the battery icon for power management settings. WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF. STD requires - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 28
, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 29
in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-toDisk depending on sleep software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Hard drive "Zz" Icon (F4): Places the Notebook PC's hard disk drive in suspend mode to save battery an external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 30
3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor, activates the - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 31
remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between seven modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. When you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Press once to enable and once to disable the BT function. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Wireless LAN Key This button is only applicable on - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 32
Top of keyboard PUSH Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 33
is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 33 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 34
3 Getting Started 34 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 35
4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Power Management Modes 35 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 36
support CD is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 37
-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 38
4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color. The following 2 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 39
hold left button and slide finger on touchpad) (lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad during second strike) NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 40
Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive ExpressCard One 26pin Express card socket is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or ExpressCard socket protector, remove it using the "Removing an ExpressCard" instructions below. 2. Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 41
Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 4 Using the Notebook PC 1. While the Notebook PC's power is ON, press the drive's eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. Gently pull on the drive's front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 42
mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 43
with current capacities up to 80GB. Current IDE hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 44
Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 45
hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with "duplex" enabled. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required. 1000BASE-T (or - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 46
earlier IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 47
be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. Note: If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or PC Card Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone. Depending on your - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 48
that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of (or Suspend-to-RAM) and "Hibernation" mode or Suspend-to-Disk (STD). The Standby utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC. Suspend Mode In for a specified amount of time or manually using the [Fn][F1] keys. - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 49
button, • Timer as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low -- STR ("Stand by") (Suspend-to-RAM) STD ("Hibernate") (Suspend-to-Disk) • Hotkey [Fn][F1] -- • Hotkey [Fn][F1] -- • Signal from modem port • Power button • Any key • Power - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 50
data. To operate: select "Start" | "Shut down", and "Stand by". "Hibernate" is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 51
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 51 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 52
software while writing, and automatically adjust for optimal recording speed versus vibration to reduce rotational noise. • Interface: USB (Specifications may change without notice.) USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1.44MB floppy disk and - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 53
The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-167g) is thumb-sized and creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards 802.11g 54Mbps and connects to any computer using USB2.0 connectivity. USB Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 54
A Appendix Optional Connections (Cont.) These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. 54 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 55
, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your system (or computer), it means to - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 56
. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. DVD DVD is essentially a bigger - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 57
Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. data storage expansion options. PC cards come in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI modem or LAN cards. The Notebok PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards. The - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 58
run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are several different types of RAM such as DDR (Double Dynamic - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 59
software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 60
network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings. It will also advise the user to - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 61
.html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 62
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is operate the equipment. (Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 63
. FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement Installation and use of this wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the documentation provided with the product. Use only with the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 64
A Appendix Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI 2.412-2.462 GHz 2.412-2.484 GHz 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Ch01 through Ch14 Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 65
connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 66
is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 67
manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Service herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Macrovision - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 68
A Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 68 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 69
A Appendix 69 - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 70
support. Keep this User's Manual in Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software - Asus A8T | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 71
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